Volunteering with the Department of Parks and Recreation

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)! Our volunteers are essential to helping us care for more than 158 parks and facilities across 58,000 acres of land. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, love working with people, or want to give back to your community, there’s a place for you in our volunteer family.

We offer a wide variety of opportunities, from helping at events and educational programs to maintaining trails, supporting park operations, and preserving our natural and cultural resources. Volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. Watch our video above to learn more about who we are and how our team makes a difference every day.

How to Get Started

This website serves as your starting point for learning about our volunteer opportunities and applying online.

1. Find an opportunity that interests you.

2. Click the dark blue “Fill in an Application” button to get started.

3. You’ll be taken to a page with two options:

   • If you're new to volunteering with us, select “I am new to MyImpactPage.com,” create a username and password, then click “Save and Continue” to complete your application.

   • If you already have a profile (from volunteering with another organization that uses MyImpactPage.com), choose “I already have a username,” sign in, and continue your application.

This page is updated regularly, so if you don’t see an opportunity right away, check back soon! You can also reach out to us by email at parksvolunteer@sdcounty.ca.gov or by phone at (858) 966-1335 if you have questions or need help finding the right fit.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and helping you experience the upside of outside!

Mission: We enhance the quality of life in San Diego County by providing exceptional parks and recreation experiences and preserving significant natural resources.

Vision: A parks and recreation system that is the pride of San Diego County.

Support San Diego County Parks!

Established in 1980, the San Diego County Parks Society supports the goals, programs, and activities of San Diego County Parks and Recreation. Your donation funds environmental education programs, youth and community events, historic and cultural preservation, habitat restoration and conservation efforts, and support for the dedicated volunteers who care for our parks. Your gift helps protect and enhance the parks we all love today and for generations to come.

Make a Donation! | Join the Parks Society!

The San Diego County Parks Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), (EIN #95-3655610) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Contributions directly support the improvement and maintenance of park facilities, as well as important educational and community initiatives.